Eight Days of Hope (EDOH) recently celebrated its 2nd Annual Weekend of Hope in Tupelo, Mississippi. 

For many, trains prompt a sentimental feeling easily associated with the Holiday Season. Christmas is when many families travel long distances to reach loved ones, and before automobiles or planes, most would journey home via train. Even after the advent of air travel, the tradition of using toy trains around the Christmas tree symbolized the journey and connection associated with holiday travel long ago. Today, trains still evoke nostalgic feelings for many people and wonder for children. 

Dr. Luke Pearson, an alumnus from The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and Mississippi biologist with the U.S. Fish and…

Southern Miss Director of Athletics, Jeremy McClain announced Sunday afternoon the hiring of Charles Huff as the school’s 23rd Head Football Coach. 

It’s getting to be that time of the year in Mississippi when the sky turns gray, there is often a misty rain, and the temperatures yoyo from cool to pretty chilly. There is not much to do for it, but get out your sweaters, scarf and gloves, and dodge in and out of the weather as best you can. Also, don’t forget to feed the birds and squirrels, they get chilly too.

Do you have a child or grandchild that loves nature? Would you like to inspire a child to love nature? Well, Christmas is coming, so get them something that inspires them to explore the natural world around them. Here are a couple of suggestions.

Based in West Jackson, the Refill Jackson Initiative (RJI)  is a nonprofit with a mission to empower young adults ages 18 to 24 to be more equipped and motivated to enter the workforce and be self-sufficient. For success in any job, workers need soft and technical skills–and RJI teaches both.

A month or so ago, Pascagoula lost one of its finest citizens when Liz Ford passed away. Actually, the date was October 31, Halloween, which is somewhat appropriate since nobody liked to dress up and have fun with it more than Liz.

Thanks to a $7.9 million federal grant and a generous $4.5 million anonymous donation, a shared facility on The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Gulf Park campus designed to expand the life-changing services offered by the DuBard School for Language Disorders and The Children’s Center for Communication and Development, will soon take shape. 

Christmas is a time to partake in numerous traditions, but the telling of ghost stories?

Believe it or not, this was once a beloved holiday tradition. People would gather together and tell each other scary stories on Christmas Eve.

Many in the South celebrate Christmas by visiting Beau Rivage, MGM Resorts International’s expansive AAA Four-Diamond beachfront destination in Biloxi.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently awarded thousands of dollars in STEM grants to 21 schools in Mississippi.

The holiday season is here, and we invite you to celebrate with us at your local Jackson-George Regional Library! Our branches have planned a variety of special programs for all ages—perfect for creating joyful memories with family and friends.

With the holiday season in full swing, I shall present to you the Top Ten Christmas Movies of All Time. At least, according to your faithful columnist. Obviously, there are a lot of good Christmas films out there, and tastes vary, but this chart will give us something to think about. So, with bells jingling in the background, here we go.

Nancy Kelty Stengel, a 1970 University of Mississippi pharmacy graduate, was heavily influenced by her maternal grandparents to stay in school, and she is expressing her gratitude by building a scholarship endowment in their names.

The Mississippi State University Horticulture Club is hosting its annual holiday poinsettia sale on Friday, Dec. 6.